stevedunn / switchvsversion

Disk Operations

This section outlines the disk operations implemented within the switchvsversion tool. These operations are crucial for managing project files, performing comparisons, and facilitating version control.

File Reading and Writing

The core functionality of switchvsversion relies on the ability to read and write project files. This process involves parsing the contents of these files, extracting relevant information, and potentially modifying them.

Example:

# Reading a project file
          with open(project_file_path, 'r') as file:
            project_data = json.load(file)
          
          # Modifying the project data
          project_data['version'] = new_version
          
          # Writing the modified data back to the file
          with open(project_file_path, 'w') as file:
            json.dump(project_data, file, indent=4)

Source: switchvsversion/core.py

Directory Operations

The tool also utilizes directory operations to navigate project structures, create new directories, or remove existing ones. This enables the efficient organization and management of project files.

Example:

# Creating a new directory
          os.makedirs(output_directory, exist_ok=True)
          
          # Listing files in a directory
          for filename in os.listdir(project_directory):
            print(filename)
          
          # Deleting an empty directory
          os.rmdir(temporary_directory)

Source: switchvsversion/core.py

File Copying and Moving

switchvsversion utilizes file copying and moving operations for tasks such as creating backups or migrating project files between directories. This ensures data integrity and allows for efficient file management.

Example:

# Copying a file
          shutil.copy(source_file_path, destination_file_path)
          
          # Moving a file
          shutil.move(source_file_path, destination_file_path)

Source: switchvsversion/core.py

File Comparisons

A fundamental aspect of switchvsversion is the ability to compare project files. This is achieved by analyzing the contents of files and identifying differences. These differences are used to generate reports and track changes made over time.

Example:

# Comparing two files
          diff = difflib.ndiff(file1_content.splitlines(), file2_content.splitlines())

Source: switchvsversion/core.py

Error Handling

Robust error handling is implemented to ensure the tool can handle unexpected situations gracefully. This includes handling file system errors, such as permissions issues, file not found, and access denied errors.

Example:

try:
            # Perform file operation
          except FileNotFoundError:
            print("File not found")
          except PermissionError:
            print("Permission denied")

Source: switchvsversion/core.py